RSSB_1942 Preparing rail industry guidance on bio-mathematical fatigue models (T1083)

Many rail companies use fatigue assessment tools, based on mathematical models, as one part of their assessments of likely staff fatigue. Whilst guidance is available on the role and generic limitations of bio mathematical fatigue models, it does not compare how well each predicts fatigue, and omits the most commonly used tool in GB rail - Health and Safety Executive’s Fatigue and Risk Index. The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has recently published the ‘Bio mathematical Fatigue Models Guidan...